Tractor-trailer tanker carrying fuel oil overturns on State Route 6 in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

A tanker truck carrying fuel rolled over on Route 6 in Barnstable Friday afternoon and crashed into the woods. The tanker was hauling home heating oil, which state police reported to be leaking. The Department of Environmental Protection was called in to assess the environmental impact of the spill. Route 6 Eastbound at Route 132 was closed for a short time. As of 1:15 p.m., one lane of traffic was being allowed past the crash scene. The driver was reported to have sustained minor injuries. There was no immediate word on what caused the crash. Take these important steps after a truck accident: As the commercial trucking industry grows across the country, more and more truck accidents are bound to happen. The size, weight, and many blind spots of a commercial truck pose serious dangers to other drivers, and when a truck accident does happen, victims often suffer serious, debilitating injuries that require long­term medical treatment. Fatality truck accidents are common. Since truck accident claims are more complicated, it is important to get an experienced truck accident attorney on your side, to level the playing field and ensure a full financial recovery. Go here to learn more about the next steps to take after a serious or fatal semi­truck accident.